Hi everyone

I am starting a reverse trike build based on a zx9r. I just wondered how I would do he handbrake. I either need some front calipers that can be made to use a handbrake or add a calipers to the bike rear wheel / disc.

Does anyone have any ideas?

I'm planning on using sierra front uprights and locost suspension.

Thanks
Dan

If it were shaft drive to the back wheel I'd say could you have something that locks the prop? Is there anything equivalent that can be done with a chain drive?

A reverse-trike would be light enough to use some rear axle calipers off a car with an integrated park brake - on the front axle.

Running a park-brake cable to each front wheel is simple enough.

That's what I would do

Thanks for that Justin.

Is there anything in the Ford 'parts bin' that will bolt straight on? Sierra rears?

Thanks
Dan

I'm using a small spot caliper from hi spec on mine , mounted separately on rear disk.
manual operation (law) enough to lock rear wheel.

My motorbike, an Aprilia Mana 850, has a handbrake fitted as standard. It has a second caliper mounted next to the main caliper.

You might be able to use the Rally Design/VW calipers? On my midi they bolt straight on to the Fiesta upright I am using.

I've seen a show bike with a caliper operating on the back sprocket. It would be utterly ridiculous as a service brake due to all the chain lube but might be ok for a parking brake.

I've got a pair of new mechanical spot calipers that i don't need £50 plus postage

You have u2u Froggy.

Thanks
Dan

Im sure i have a Wilwood spot caliper still boxed going spare too if anyone needs one

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Originally posted by JAG
A reverse-trike would be light enough to use some rear axle calipers off a car with an integrated park brake - on the front axle.

Running a park-brake cable to each front wheel is simple enough.

That's what I would do

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